Tig Welder

Nextdeavor • Kent, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Become a Key Player as a Tig Welder. You will apply TIG welding skills to produce precision aircraft sheet-metal components, improving product quality and throughput for the team. You will work onsite on a 4/10 schedule (Mon–Thu) on either day shift (early start ~3:30–4:00am) or swing shift (2:30pm–1:00am), collaborating with production and quality stakeholders to meet welding specifications and schedules.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Welding Technologies degree or equivalent welding certificate (required).
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Hold multiple basic weld qualifications/certifications, including Fillet Welding as required.
• Ability to perform TIG welding on thin materials (titanium and nickel alloys) with good manual dexterity and familiarity with precision instruments.
• Ability to read and apply basic Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and blueprints.
• Physical ability to climb, lift up to 50 pounds, balance, and frequently move the whole body; use of protective clothing and eye protection.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of welding programs from community colleges such as Lake Washington, South Seattle, or Green River (schools noted as successful sources).

Responsibilities

• Complete routine and advanced TIG welding tasks on thin titanium and nickel alloy components according to weld schedules, drawings, and written instructions.
• Prepare weld surfaces, fit assemblies, and perform welding repairs on your own parts as needed.
• Visually and dimensionally inspect completed work for conformance to specifications and make continuous improvements to product quality.
• Interpret and follow sketches, weld schedules, blueprints, and router operations to meet production and safety standards.
• Participate in and/or complete the organization's TIG weld training program and hold required weld qualifications.
• Train others based on prior job experience and work under limited oversight to meet efficiency standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED